He was also selected the national player of the week by NBCSports.com and ESPN.com senior writer Andy Katz.

Nance averaged 23.5 points and 9 rebounds per game last week, as the Cowboys defeated UNLV and San Jose State to open Mountain West play. He also provided two blocks per game and 1.5 steals per game. Nance shot 63 (17-27) percent from the field and 80 percent (12-15) at the free throw line.